Greener Builder 2014: Climate of Change

The What: Join leading experts at Greener Builder 2014 organized by the USGBC Northern California Chapter. The conference will set the stage for a high-profile discussion at the intersection of green building and technology. This year’s theme is Climate of Change, and will feature sessions that address LEED v4 credits and implementation, healthy buildings, technology trends, energy policy, green retrofits, why some projects go deep green and others break down, innovative new products, life-cycle analysis, and more.

There will be three session tracks: LEED v4, Energy & Policy, and Cutting Edge. Representatives from government agencies such as the Department of the Environment, City and County of San Francisco, and StopWaste, Alameda County will discuss mandated changes and city driven green retrofit programs. Representatives from the design and construction community such as Integral Group and SHARP Development Company will discuss topics ranging from tech trends in smart buildings, to healthy buildings and communities, and zero energy cost buildings. 600 plus attendees are expected to attend so get ready for some serious green networking. There will be approximately 40 exhibitors showcasing at the Expo. Each educational session is approved for 1 Continuing Education Hour for LEED Professional Credential Maintenance.

The When: Wednesday, June 18th, 2014, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Where: The event will take place at South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080 United States

The Who:

• Architects, engineers, designers, and consultants
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Other design and building professionals
• LEED Project Managers
• Aspiring Green Builders

The How: Please register at USGBC-NCC’s website.

The Details:

• Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast
• Opening Plenary: Elizabeth Baca, Senior Health Advisor to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, State of California and Harvey Bernstein,VP, Industry Insights & Alliances,
 McGraw Hill Construction
• Networking and Expo Hall Open
• Track 1, 2, and 3 Educational Sessions
• Break
• Track 1, 2, and 3 Educational Sessions
• Lunch and Networking in Expo Hall
• Break
• Closing Plenary: John Picard, Founder, John Picard & Associates and George Bandy, Jr., VP of Sustainability, Interface, and Chairman of the Board, National USGBC